The Leader in Diesel Performance
The Quickest & Fastest: 7.77 E.T. @ 180.00 mph. The Banks Sidewinder S-10 Duramax pickup was entered in the Top Diesel Class at the NHRDA World Finals on September 25-26, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas. Driver Wes Anderson clicked off a 7.77-second pass.
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Only a few little things remain to be completed before we can light this thing off. We hooked up vacuum lines for the power brakes, reworked the
Our first task on the “hot” side of the Tank Car’s turbo system was to route tubing from the exhaust manifolds to the turbochargers. We started by
Three pumps, no waiting! On the wet side of the EFI system, Bosch provided us with their 200 liter-per-hour, 5-bar (72 psig) electric fuel pumps. With each
Gale Banks discusses the challenges faced by the Banks team in preparing for a recent race, including a late arrival of a critical component, the rear end. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic and plans to continue their racing efforts in July. The blog post highlights the importance of timely delivery and the impact it can have on racing endeavors.
Enthusiasts understand that a dynamometer measures an engine’s output by gauging its torque, taking measurements from the flywheel (in the case of an engine dynamometer) or a
Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs. One of the Banks Sidewinder Duramax
The Banks team faced numerous challenges during the race, including mechanical failures, unexpected weather conditions, and a penalty. Despite these setbacks, they demonstrated the impressive performance and potential of the Sidewinder S-10. The team is determined to overcome these challenges and continue pushing the boundaries of diesel performance.